I am at the point of needing to buy a hedge trimmer for about 20 metres of
Sheena's Gold quite recently planted (about 12 months).
I don't feel I need a petrol job as this is the only activity it will be
used for. Also petrol powered units are a bit on the heavy side.
Basically I am looking at either an electric model or one on rechargeable
batteries.
Does anyone have any pros or cons for either model or can I get some
feedback from owners of either type. Bunnings are running a catalogue at the
moment featuring all types and the price of the non petrol types is very
favourable.
Your input is much appreciated.
Hamish in Queensland

g'day hamish,

just as a suggestion you may check the brands and seek some advice on
quality and servicability of electric models from a specialist
mower/garden equipment shop before you buy. also reckon i'd go for the
electric model.

buying price can sometimes be a trap for the unwary.

len

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len gardener wrote:
:: g'day hamish,
::
:: just as a suggestion you may check the brands and seek some advice on
:: quality and servicability of electric models from a specialist
:: mower/garden equipment shop before you buy. also reckon i'd go for
:: the electric model.
::
:: buying price can sometimes be a trap for the unwary.
::
:: len

Thanks Len.
I appreciate your input. I did purchase the electric model this morning and
went for a Ryobi which has a good reputation. The deal from Bunnings
included a 30 day complete satisfaction or return for refund, plus the Ryobi
warranty of 2 years full exchange for new. The price was $79.

There are models (eg. GMC) as cheap as $39.95 but I prefer the backup of a
well known brand name.
Having just cut the hedge with hand clippers it will be a week or two before
I can put it to use........bummer !!

Thanks again for your help. How's things going in Gympie ? Been a long dry
summer in my neck of the woods..........
Cheers
Hamish

On Sat, 26 Mar 2005 13:22:20 +1000, "hamish"
wrote:

len gardener wrote:
:: g'day hamish,
::
:: just as a suggestion you may check the brands and seek some advice on
:: quality and servicability of electric models from a specialist
:: mower/garden equipment shop before you buy. also reckon i'd go for
:: the electric model.
::
:: buying price can sometimes be a trap for the unwary.
::
:: len

Thanks Len.
I appreciate your input. I did purchase the electric model this morning and
went for a Ryobi which has a good reputation. The deal from Bunnings
included a 30 day complete satisfaction or return for refund, plus the Ryobi
warranty of 2 years full exchange for new. The price was $79.

There are models (eg. GMC) as cheap as $39.95 but I prefer the backup of a
well known brand name.
Having just cut the hedge with hand clippers it will be a week or two before
I can put it to use........bummer !!

Thanks again for your help. How's things going in Gympie ? Been a long dry
summer in my neck of the woods..........
Cheers
Hamish


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yeh mate,

been dry up here, we are over 500mm of rain fall less the the previous
summer/autumn period.

just got a storm this arvo some hail about the size of large peas
somebigger, but so far this month around 12mm of rain very bad indeed.

we are using permaculture simple land mangaement procedures so we
still carry green grass where others are bone dry. we have a property
next door know around here as the horses graveyard, well they will be
starting to die again with lack of rain she runs goats as well but
well over grazed and her idea of feeding is buying in 2 tonne of
supplementry pellets for around 30 or so goats and 30 or so horses
some in foal. and forget rspca they just reckon they are over worked
up this way oh well that's life hey?

not a ryobi fan mate but hope it works for you long term.

len

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